Business Technology Solutions Manager

Zs Associates; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manager for Digital Programs Delivery to lead large-scale digital initiatives. This role is pivotal in shaping the execution of digital transformation strategies, enhancing business development capabilities, and mentoring teams. You'll collaborate with senior stakeholders to refine delivery methodologies and ensure excellence in execution. With a focus on innovation and a commitment to diversity, this position offers a dynamic environment where your contributions can drive significant impact. Join a team that values curiosity, bold ideas, and a passion for change, and help shape the future of digital solutions.

Benefits

Health and Well-being Benefits

Financial Planning

Annual Leave

Professional Development

Flexible Work Options

Collaborative Culture

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in life science industry management consulting.
• Proven track record in training and mentoring delivery managers.
• Experience in managing cross-functional teams and aligning diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of large-scale DPS digital programs with a focus on delivery excellence.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to define and improve digital program strategies.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with large-scale digital programs.

Skills

Digital Transformation Methodologies

Project Management

Risk Management

Agile Methodologies

Business Development

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Business

MBA

Tools

Agile

DevOps

Job description

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, our most valuable asset is our people. Here you’ll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning; bold ideas; courage and passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.

Our most valuable asset is our people.

At ZS we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences and belief systems—the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are and

make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are part of your success here. Learn more about our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces, obtaining the resources they need to thrive, and sharing the messages they are passionate about.

ZS’s Digital and Technology group focuses on driving end to end Digital Transformation that includes Digital Strategy, Human centered Design, exploiting emerging technologies, and purposeful change management to improve customer and company results. The types of solutions include Digital Strategy and Advisory services, end to end Transformation Management, Enterprise Data, Analytics and AI, Intelligent Automation, reimagining business processes with digital first lens and building Digital Products, Solutions and Digital Platforms leveraging Big Data Technologies, AI/ML and Advance Analytics, Digital Platform configuration and integrations. We provide a complete spectrum of technology solutions, from strategy and roadmap definition to full scale implementation and on-going operations. Our team possesses deep expertise in leading digital transformation, enterprise data analytic and AI, Data science and advanced analytics and building end to end digital.

Manager, Digital Programs Delivery

The Manager of Digital Programs Delivery will be instrumental in shaping and leading the execution of large-scale digital initiatives within ZS's emerging Digital Products and Solutions (DPS) technology practice. This role involves leading delivery efforts, offering guidance on digital transformation methodologies, and coaching and upskilling the team on best practices. Furthermore, the manager will play a key role in enhancing business development capabilities within the practice.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the execution of large-sclae DPS digital programs with a focus on delivery excellence.
• Establish and refine best practices for DPS delivery methodologies and risk management.
• Train and mentor managers transitioning from Enterprise Data Management and Analytics (EDMA) to DPS methodologies.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to define and improve digital program strategies.
• Support business development efforts by enhancing delivery credibility and execution quality.
• Develop and implement frameworks for scaling DPS program execution across teams.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with large-scale digital programs.
• Align DPS delivery approaches with ZS’s broader digital transformation strategy.
• Represent ZS at industry events, conferences, and thought leadership initiatives.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration between DPS and other technology practices within ZS.
• Develop internal capability-building programs to strengthen DPS execution capabilities.
• Support knowledge-sharing initiatives related to digital program delivery excellence.

What You’ll Bring

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Technology, Healthcare Management, or a related field is required, with an MBA being preferred.
• 8+ years’ experience in life science industry management consulting.
• Extensive experience in leading large-scale digital programs.
• Strong expertise in digital transformation methodologies and delivery models.
• Proven track record in training and mentoring delivery managers.
• Ability to identify and mitigate risks in large-scale digital initiatives.
• Experience in managing cross-functional teams and aligning diverse stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Agile, DevOps, and product-centric digital program execution.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Business development experience in supporting digital program expansion

Perks & Benefits:

ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development. Our robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options and internal mobility paths and collaborative culture empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member.

We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.

Travel:

Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.

Considering applying?

At ZS, we're building a diverse and inclusive company where people bring their passions to inspire life-changing impact and deliver better outcomes for all. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize the value that candidates with all backgrounds, including non-traditional ones, bring. If you are interested in joining us, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements listed above.

ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.

To Complete Your Application:

Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment.An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.

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www.zs.com